SnapTrader vs LocalSub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SnapTrader
This app uses AI to analyze trading chart screenshots, providing potential buy or sell signals for crypto, forex, and stocks. It's designed for traders seeking quick, AI-driven insights to inform their trading decisions.
- AI-powered signal detection
- Scalp and swing trading modes
- Crypto, forex, and stock chart support
- Visual trade entry/exit alerts
- Risk-first design
Read full descriptionHide full description
SnapTrader helps traders make faster and smarter decisions by analyzing trading chart screenshots using AI. Upload a screenshot of your chart and SnapTrader analyzes visual patterns to highlight possible buy or sell signals. The app supports crypto, forex, and stock charts and is built for traders who want quick AI-based insights before entering or exiting a trade. Important: SnapTrader requires a paid subscription to access its features. The app does not provide free analysis or signals without an active subscription. SnapTrader does not execute trades and does not provide financial advice. It is a decision-support tool only. All trading decisions remain fully under your control. What You Get With a Paid Subscription SnapTrader Pro unlocks all app features, including: AI-powered signal detection from chart screenshots Scalp trading mode and swing trading mode Support for crypto, forex, and stock market charts Visual alerts for potential trade entries and exits A risk-first design to support responsible trading Without a subscription, the app’s AI analysis and signal features are not accessible. Subscription Information SnapTrader Pro is available through an auto-renewing subscription: $9.99 per month $99.99 per year Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings. Legal Privacy Policy https://sites.google.com/view/snaptrader/home Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
LocalSub
Read full descriptionHide full description
LocalSub is the subscription tracker built for people who don't want their financial life sitting in someone else's database. No accounts. No cloud. No tracking. No bank scraping. Your data lives on your device, encrypted at rest and goes nowhere else. WHAT IT DOES • Manually enter and track every subscription you pay for! Streaming, software, gym, groceries, anything recurring • See exact monthly and yearly totals at a glance • Get notified before renewals so nothing surprises you • Catch trial periods before they auto-charge • Visualize where your money goes with charts and category breakdowns • Browse a calendar showing what renews on every day of the month BUILT-IN FLEXIBILITY • Monthly, yearly, weekly, semi-monthly, and custom billing cycles • Tag subscriptions as essential or non-essential • Organize with custom categories and color labels • Track income alongside spending to see your real margin • Archive cancelled subs (with full restore) — your history stays intact PRIVACY FIRST • Fully offline — works on airplane mode • No analytics SDKs, no ad tracking, no telemetry • Optional PIN + Face ID lock with secure Keychain storage • Encrypted local database (AES-256 via SQLCipher) • Open-format CSV export — your data is yours, always portable FREE TIER • Up to 8 subscriptions • 5 custom categories • Renewal & trial reminders (1 per subscription) • Calendar, dashboard, and analytics LOCALSUB PRO (one-time, monthly, or annual) • Unlimited subscriptions • Unlimited categories • Up to 10 reminders per subscription • CSV import & advanced export • Priority polish WHY LOCALSUB EXISTS Most subscription trackers want your bank credentials, your email inbox, or both — and they ship your data to servers you don't control. LocalSub does the opposite. It does the boring math, sends you reminders, and stays out of the way. Track subscriptions. Privately. Offline. Finally. — In-App Purchases: • LocalSub Pro Monthly — auto-renewable monthly subscription • LocalSub Pro Annual — auto-renewable annual subscription (with optional 7-day free trial) • LocalSub Pro Lifetime — one-time purchase Privacy: https://babu-sani.github.io/localsub-legal/privacy/ Terms: https://babu-sani.github.io/localsub-legal/terms/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LocalSub at daily against SnapTrader's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SnapTrader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and LocalSub sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SnapTrader ships an update weekly, LocalSub daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | SnapTrader | LocalSub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (148 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 148 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Catalytic Venture, Inc. | Babu & Booshik LLC |
In-app purchases
SnapTrader
- Pro Plan$19.991 Month
- Yearly Sub$39.991 Year
- Pro Plan$99.991 Year
LocalSub
- LocalSub Pro$2.991 Month
- LocalSub Pro (Annual)$19.991 Year
- LocalSub Pro (Annual)$39.99









